Abiodun Ogunleye

Experience

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  Various International Hospitality Facilities

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2017

  Consulting and Management

  • Spearheaded the creation of a multi-regional cuisine menu system at Bristol Palace Hotel, driving a 20% increase in guest satisfaction and repeat business within three months.• Implemented a real-time inventory tracking system, reducing stock discrepancies by 25% and improving supply chain accuracy across multiple locations.• Designed and launched a customer loyalty program, increasing repeat customer visits by 18% and enhancing overall customer retention.• Introduced automation tools for routine tasks, cutting processing time by 30% and allowing teams to focus on strategic initiatives.• Facilitated cross-departmental workshops to improve communication and alignment, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delays and faster decision-making.• Developed and executed a food wastage reduction system at Protea by Marriott, achieving a 6.8% reduction in food costs within one month and ensuring alignment with budget goals.• Led cross-functional teams at Royal Lancaster Hotel to implement an efficient inventory management process, reducing stock shortages by 30% and ensuring seamless operations during high-demand events.• Collaborated with event management teams to design bespoke culinary experiences for high-profile clients, resulting in a 15% increase in banquet revenue and improved brand recognition for Alpha Consulting UAE projects.• Introduced a comprehensive training and mentoring program across multiple facilities, boosting team productivity and reducing errors by 40%, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services. Show less

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  Slalom

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2023

  Product Owner / Business Analyst

  • Designed and maintained critical business artifacts, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), sequence diagrams, and workflow models, enhancing communication between technical and business teams and accelerating project delivery by 10%.• Facilitated Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, interviews, and prototyping to gather and clarify requirements, reducing ambiguity by 25% and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.• Conducted gap analyses to identify inefficiencies in business processes, proposing and implementing solutions that streamlined workflows and improved operational efficiency by 20%.• Implemented Agile best practices and streamlined sprint planning processes, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity and faster delivery of key milestones.• Conducted structured JAD sessions, stakeholder interviews, and iterative prototyping, reducing requirement ambiguity by 25% and ensuring clearer alignment across teams.• Identified inefficiencies through gap analyses and implemented targeted solutions, improving operational efficiency by 20% and reducing workflow bottlenecks.• Collaborated with QA teams to validate test cases, execute SQL queries for data analysis, and monitor system changes, achieving a 98% defect detection rate and ensuring successful product launches.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring seamless integration of solutions and alignment with organizational goals. Show less

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  Intel Corporation

  Aug 2023 - now

  Agile Product Owner

  • Identified and mitigated 20+ project risks, maintaining a post-release defect rate below 5%.• Mentored 3 junior team members on Agile methodologies, enhancing team efficiency and collaboration.• Led end-to-end Agile product development, ensuring alignment with Intel’s strategic goals and delivering high-quality software solutions.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and drive successful sprint execution.• Facilitated sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration.• Acted as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product vision.• Integrated customer feedback into product iterations, enhancing user experience and ensuring the product met market needs.• Acted as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, reducing misalignment issues by 50%.• Led integration with 3 third-party platforms, expanding market reach by 15% and generating $2M in incremental revenue. Show less